Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic backdrop
Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic poster
Documentary
An exclusive look inside the HBO series.

Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic (2026)

Runtime: 26 min
Release date: 05/04/2026
Production countries: United Kingdom
Production companies: 14 Florence Road Films
Overview
Featuring interviews from members of the casting, production design, costume design, and creature effects teams, follow the behind-the-scenes journey of bringing the Harry Potter books to the small screen. Find out how the new Golden Trio were found, and celebrate the commitment to detail of the artists, craftspeople, and technicians who have come together to bring the wizarding world to life.
Default profile image
Eliot Rausch
Director
Cast
Nick Frost profile photo
Nick Frost
as Narrator (voice)
Dominic McLaughlin profile photo
Dominic McLaughlin
as Self
Arabella Stanton profile photo
Arabella Stanton
as Self
Alastair Stout profile photo
Alastair Stout
as Self
John Lithgow profile photo
John Lithgow
as Self
All trailers
Official Trailer
Documentary

Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic

Official Trailer

Video: YouTube
Duration: 01:27
News
HBO Drops a Frustrating Harry Potter Episode Update Months Before Season 1
Source: https://www.cbr.com

HBO Drops a Frustrating Harry Potter Episode Update Months Before Season 1

HBO just hyped up the upcoming Harry Potter reboot, but one detail is still disappointing.
HBO's Harry Potter Series Drops Devastating News For Diehard Fans
Source: https://headtopics.com

HBO's Harry Potter Series Drops Devastating News For Diehard Fans

Chris McPherson is a Senior Author in News for Collider who focuses on Taylor Sheridan, Harry Potter, Dad TV, box office, blockbuster movies and more.
HBO's New Harry Potter Episode Is Officially A Top Streaming Hit 8 Months Before TV Series' Release
Source: https://screenrant.com

HBO's New Harry Potter Episode Is Officially A Top Streaming Hit 8 Months Before TV Series' Release

A special episode of HBO's Harry Potter has been released months before the show, and it is already dominating streaming with many surprises.
Finding Harry: Behind the Magic of the Upcoming Reboot
Source: https://headtopics.com

Finding Harry: Behind the Magic of the Upcoming Reboot

A 30-minute special reveals behind-the-scenes insights into the upcoming Harry Potter reboot, showcasing the art department, cast interviews, and behind-the-camera footage. The documentary highlights the camaraderie among the new leads and provides glimpses of the new actors playing Professor Snape, Professor Dumbledore, and Professor McGonagall.
HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot Reveals Best Looks Yet at Dumbledore, Snape & McGonagall
Source: https://headtopics.com

HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot Reveals Best Looks Yet at Dumbledore, Snape & McGonagall

Harry Potter's new HBO Max special reveals the best looks yet at 3 of the key Hogwarts professors we'll meet in the reboot.
5 Biggest Things We Learned From HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot Preview
Source: https://comicbook.com

5 Biggest Things We Learned From HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot Preview

Image Courtesy of HBO Max Harry Potter brings its new series to HBO Max on Christmas 2026, and the streaming service released a new preview on April 5 called Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic. This special looked behind-the-scenes at the making of the first season of the new magical series. The new Harry Potter TV show brings J.K. [...]
HBO’s Harry Potter Special Officially Confirms Another Book Scene the Movies Cut
Source: https://comicbook.com

HBO’s Harry Potter Special Officially Confirms Another Book Scene the Movies Cut

Ahead of the Harry Potter reboot‘s release at Christmas, HBO Max has released a new behind-the-scenes special celebrating the upcoming series. It’s a short, hype-building exercise that will leave most fans excited for more, but there are some interesting details in there. Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic is available to stream now on [...]
HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Behind-the-Scenes Special Shows Off the Rigorous Casting Process, Never Before Seen Creatures, Dumbledore’s Robe and More
Source: https://variety.com

HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ Behind-the-Scenes Special Shows Off the Rigorous Casting Process, Never Before Seen Creatures, Dumbledore’s Robe and More

The Boy Who Lived is back – in a behind-the-scenes documentary of HBO’s upcoming adaptation of the “Harry Potter” books. Released April 5, the 30-minute special, titled “Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic,” gave viewers a glimpse at the creation of Season 1, which is currently being filmed at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden in [...]